It may seem to be a common behavior to mix alcohol and other drugs, but it has serious health risks that could be life-threatening. Also known as poly-drug abuse,...
Struggling with an addiction often feels like you’re suffering alone. When you decide it’s time to reclaim your life, confiding in your loved ones can provide you with the...
When you love someone who is struggling with substance misuse, it can be hard on your heart. Watching another person go through recovery can be fulfilling. You see them...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that binge drinking is the deadliest form of excessive drinking in the United States. If you’re reading this, you’ve taken...
Ocean Hills Recovery is proud to announce we are now considered an in-network addiction treatment facility with MHN Health Net. This is important news for people with MHN Health...
Medical professionals categorize addiction as a chronic disease. That definition extends to both alcohol and drug abuse. As is the case with so many chronic conditions, the initial signs...
In the United States, as many as half of all substance abuse disorders are also accompanied by mental illness. This means that screening for and treating those with...
For many individuals struggling with substance abuse, a root issue that can ultimately lead to addiction is anxiety. The attempt to numb the unpleasant symptoms of anxiety through drugs...